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116 articles for “Nano-morphology”
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Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Embedded in Phosphate Glasses
Abstract: AbstractSilver nanoparticles have been embedded in CaO-P2O5 and CaO-CaF2-P2O5 glasses using melt quenching technique and heat treatment process. The growth of silver nanoparticles in the glass matrix appeared to be time dependent. Mechanical properties such as Vickers hardness, fracture toughness and brittleness for the glass samples were evaluated using a Vickers Indentation technique. Variation in Vickers hardness, Fracture toughness, and brittleness was observed with an increase in the size of …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Synthesis of PANI/RGO/NiCrO Nanocomposite Material for Charge Storage Application
Abstract: PANI/RGO/NiCrO nanocomposite is synthesized by chemical oxidative polymerization of aniline and Nickel-Chromium Oxide (NiCrO). The prepared PANI/RGO/NiCrO nanocomposite exhibited high specific capacitance of 800 F/g at the scan rate of 5 mV/s, high power density of 1399.44 Wkg-1 and high energy density of 70 Whkg-1. The as-prepared polymer nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) to study crystallinity, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to know the functional groups, Transmission electron …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 89–99 Read article
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Substantial Enrichment of Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer by Melt Blending with Nano-ZnO
Abstract: Polymers are more reinforced with nano metal oxides, a completely flexible composite of engineering that simplifies the way of exhibiting good mechanical and chemical features. Polymer mixtures represent a very vital field in the handling of innovative ingredients, which have better features than net polymers. Polymer mixtures are able to deliver ingredients with prolonged useful features beyond the range that can be achieved from a single polymer equivalent. A methodical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering Read article
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Substantial Enrichment of Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer by Melt Blending with Nano-ZnO
Abstract: Polymers are more reinforced with nano-metal oxides, a completely flexible composite of engineering that simplifies the way of exhibiting good mechanical and chemical features. Polymer mixtures represent a very vital field in the handling of innovative ingredients, which have better features than net polymers. Polymer mixtures can deliver ingredients with prolonged useful features beyond the range that can be achieved from a single polymer equivalent. A methodical study was performed …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 12–22 Read article
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Preparing Chitosan Hybrid Nanocomposites by Novel Additives for Wound Healing
Abstract: Biomaterials made from chitosan have been discovered to be particularly unique marine polysaccharides (or polycarbohydrates) with a wide range of physico-chemical and biological characteristics suitable for biomedicine field. Due to net positive charge of chitosan, it is essentially capable of chemically binding with negatively charged surfaces A biodegradable blend of chitosan nanoparticles (CHT), poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) hybridized with metal oxides nanopowders were prepared and used …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 9–23 Read article
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Properties and antimicrobial activity of bacterial nanocellulose composite incorporated with silver nanoparticles based on green synthesis
Abstract: Green silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized using medical plant extracts as capping and reducing agents demonstrate broad applicability in addressing the threat posed by infections. In this study, we present a sustainable, low-toxicity, and cost-effective bacterial nanocellulose composite with silver nanoparticles based on green synthesis that uses Origanum vulgare as a reducing agent due to numerous biological components. The formation of AgNPs in composite and morphological properties was analyzed using scanning …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 323–328 Read article
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Doping of Cerium, Boron and Sulphur with ZnO Nanoparticles and their Impact on Lattice Parameters, Studied through UDM Model
Abstract: Un-doped and tri-doped ZnO nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by the simple sol-gel method. Tri-doped nanoparticles of ZnO were prepared by using Ce, B and S as a dopant in concentrations of 1, 2 and 4 wt% with respect to ZnO. The effect of Ce, B and S on the ZnO nanoparticles was investigated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) techniques against particles …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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MXene-Infused Conductive Nano-Polymers for Edge-Computing Enabled Flexible Environmental Monitoring Devices
Abstract: MXene-infused conductive polymer composites have emerged as highly promising materials for next-generation flexible environmental monitoring devices because they combine electrical conductivity, mechanical flexibility, analyte sensitivity, and compatibility with low-power electronics. In this work, a Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene–TPU/PVA conductive nano-polymer composite was developed as a multifunctional sensing platform for edge-computing enabled environmental monitoring. The composite was fabricated by dispersing MXene nanosheets into a thermoplastic polyurethane/poly (vinyl alcohol) (TPU/PVA) matrix, coating the conductive …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 298–309 Read article
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Crystallization Kinetics and Morphological Shifts in Polylactic Acid/Nanocellulose Blends Under Isothermal Melt Conditions
Abstract: The great potential of polylactic acid as a sustainable biopolymer for packaging, biomedical materials, and additive manufacturing, polylactic acid's slow crystallization kinetics during melt processing causes it to be poorly crystallized, thermally weak, and mechanically underperforming. Crystallization models of PLA/nanocellulose blends have been limited to isothermal melt crystallization kinetics and the resulting morphological changes. The phenomena discussed in this work are systematically explored by melt compounding of polylactic acid with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles Using Delonix regia Leaf
Abstract: Green synthesis of nanoparticles offers a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional methods. This study explores the biosynthesis of cobalt oxide nanoparticles (Co3O4 NPs) using Delonix regia leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized Co3O4 NPs were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), confirming their uniform spherical morphology with an average size of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Exploring the Luminescent Behavior of Dysprosium-Doped Halo-sulphate Compounds
Abstract: In essence, this study aims toward understanding the photo-luminescent properties of Dy³⁺ halogenated sulfates, viz., synthesis, characterization, and luminescent behavior of the materials. Dysprosium ions are introduced into the halo-sulfate matrices to investigate their suitability for solid-state lighting applications. The aim of the study is to explain the mechanisms of the photo luminescence of Dy³⁺ and study the influence of the doping concentration on luminescence efficiency and the thermal stability …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 01–06 Read article
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Plant-Drive Natural Filler Filled Polypropylene Composites: Effects of Filler Treatment, Filler Content and Nanoclay on Properties
Abstract: In this study, PP was blended with nanoclay at three different loadings of 1, 3, and 5 wt%, while maleated polypropylene (PPM) was added at 5 wt%. The results showed that PP nanocomposites prepared at 5% PPM and 3% nanoclay showed optimum mechanical performance. In this research, untreated and chemically treated peanut shell flour (PSF) reinforced PP nanocomposites were prepared at four different loadings of 10, 20, 30, and 40 …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Photoluminescent Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO)–ZnO Nanocomposites Prepared Through one-pot Solvothermal Route
Abstract: In the present article, we report solvothermal synthesis of reduced graphene oxide (rGO)–ZnO nanocomposites through in situ exfoliations of graphite oxide with two different zinc-containing precursors viz. Zinc acetate dihydrate and zinc(II) acetylacetonate in water-diethylene glycol medium with hexamethylenetetramine as a reducing agent. The obtained rGO–ZnO nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, and the ZnO lattice parameters were calculated. Raman spectroscopy indicated the presence of characteristic bands of graphene and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Structural, Optical, Surface, and Gas-Sensing Properties of rGO/Sn1–xZnxO₂ Nanocomposites
Abstract: rGO/Sn₁–ₓZnₓO₂ nanocomposites with x = 0.00–0.75 were synthesized by sol–gel auto-combustion followed by wet impregnation with reduced graphene oxide. The adopted synthesis route enabled homogeneous Zn incorporation into the SnO₂ matrix and uniform distribution of rGO, leading to improved structural integrity and interfacial contact between the two components. XRD confirmed a dominant tetragonal cassiterite SnO₂ structure, while FTIR, FESEM, EDS, UV–visible, and BET analyses verified oxide–rGO coupling, Zn-dependent structural modification, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 429–452 Read article
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Copper Sulfide Semiconducting Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications: Synthesis Strategies, Mechanisms and Performance – A Review
Abstract: Copper sulfide nanoparticles (CuS NPs) have drawn growing attention as a next-generation antibacterial platform, owing to their tunable structural, optical, and catalytic properties. This review consolidates current evidence on CuS NP synthesis, mechanisms, and antibacterial performance, comparing chemical and green synthesis routes alongside the effects of morphology, doping, and surface modification. Mechanistically, CuS NPs act through several overlapping pathways, including reactive oxygen species generation, bacterial membrane disruption, ion release, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 236–253 Read article
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Spin Coated Polyvinylidene Difluoride / Ionic Liquid Nanocomposite Thin Films with Enhanced Dielectric and Piezoelectric Properties
Abstract: This study introduces a novel approach to enhance the piezoelectric and dielectric properties of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) by incorporating 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ([BMIM][BF₄]) ionic liquid via a spin-coating method— a processing route that has been rarely reported for PVDF/ionic liquid composites. Structural and morphological analyses using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirm the successful integration of [BMIM][BF₄] into the PVDF matrix. The …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1190–1204 Read article
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Measuring Microstructure, Wear Resistance, and Mechanical Reliability Enhancement in Polymer Nanocomposites via Data-Driven Analysis with Deep Learning
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites have gained great attention owing to their superior mechanical performance, better wear resistance and customizable microstructural properties for aerospace, automotive, medicinal and industrial engineering applications. However, the correct evaluation of the link between the microstructure evolution and the material reliability is a huge issue due to the intricacy of nanoscale interactions and diverse material characteristics. In this study, we propose a data-driven approach that integrates deep learning and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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IoT-Enabled Polymer–Gel PCM Composites for Intelligent Thermal Management in Solar Facade Applications
Abstract: The present study investigates the development of a multifunctional polymer–gel phase change composite designed for solar façade applications with integrated real-time thermal monitoring capability. A crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol–borax matrix was employed as a three-dimensional polymer scaffold to encapsulate paraffin-based phase change material, ensuring leakage-free operation and structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling. Graphite nanoplatelets were incorporated as thermally conductive nano-fillers to enhance heat transfer through the polymer composite via percolation-driven …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 99–111 Read article
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Structure-Property-Process Relationships in BNNS-Modified PEEK Nanocomposites for High-Performance Applications
Abstract: This study reports the design and performance evaluation of boron nitride nanosheet (BNNS)-reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK) nanocomposites fabricated using melt compounding and high-temperature Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF). PEEK, a high-performance thermoplastic, was reinforced with BNNS at 0.5–5wt.% to enhance mechanical, thermal, and tribological functionalities for advanced engineering use. Composite filaments were extruded and printed using a modified Bambu Lab FFF printer. Mechanical testing revealed a peak tensile strength of 108 MPa …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 867–888 Read article
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Wettability and Physiothermal Analysis of Silver-Reinforced Eggshell-Derived Hydroxyapatite Based Biocomposite
Abstract: Hydroxyapatite (HAp), a biocompatible ceramic material, has garnered significant interest in medical applications due to its natural bone type replica. The current study investigates the physical, wettability, and thermal properties of a novel HAp derived from eggshell waste and reinforced with silver nanoparticles at 0.0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 weight % concentration using chemical precipitation method and termed as HAP0.0Ag, HAP0.1Ag, HAP0.2Ag and HAP0.5Ag respectively. As observed, the Fourier transform …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 300–314 Read article